as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Former Cardinals and Reds executive Walt Jocketty passed away at 74 years old.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Wojtyła took the regnal name after his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, who passed away only a month into his reign as the sovereign of Vatican City.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Saine passed away shortly after that visit, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Gerry Dulac.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The two service members who passed away due to a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico earlier this week were 22-year-old Lance Cpl.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Wojtyła took the regnal name after his predecessor, Pope John Paul I, who passed away only a month into his reign as the sovereign of Vatican City.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Saine passed away shortly after that visit, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Gerry Dulac.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The two service members who passed away due to a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico earlier this week were 22-year-old Lance Cpl.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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After her victory, France paid tribute to her son Henry, who died from leukemia last year.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Steven Burns is about to get another chance to convince commissioners that the same man who left Catina to die that night, is a changed man.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For hitters as young as the Orioles’, falling behind early night after night might be even more demoralizing.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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How kids get left in hot cars The news that a child has perished in a hot car usually sends shockwaves through the local community and can make national headlines.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The gaping cut across the bow, showing the boiler room where the engineers perished, is an astonishing sight in the film.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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Be a part of the live audience and check out a show in person.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Below, check out all the top sales (including this Kindle Colorsoft for 20% off), gift ideas and more from the USA TODAY Shopping team.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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In his signature raspy vocals that adds more pathos to his heart-wrenching songs, the Mexican American star steps out of his alt-regional sound that he’s pioneered to deliver a gorgeous acoustic ballad produced by Frank Rios and the artist himself.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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The shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday when Binion stepped out of the EZ Pawn shop at 468 E. 147th St., Harvey said in a statement.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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